Losing weight, hitting the gym, cutting down on the booze. These are all admirable resolutions to make before the ball drops on New Year’s. But maybe you also really, truly want to bear down and start on your dream project. These resolutions should help you…

In the world of the gainfully self-employed, the freelancer (or independent contractor) is a lone wolf. It’s especially important for freelance writers (or photographers, web designers etc.) to write a freelance contract between himself and a new client that will spell out the essential elements…

Here’s a hard question: What is your time really worth? When you’re a freelancer, it can be really hard to tell. As a full-time employee, your salary also takes into consideration business costs like health care, licensing, taxes, and other business essentials, but when you work for…

If you’re a business owner, consultant, or freelancer, you’ve undoubtedly been through the struggle of trying to grow your business without breaking the bank. In fact, chances are, the desire to acquire more clients, sell higher value services, or ship more products will consistently be…

As an entrepreneur, knowing how to land clients is everything, no matter your industry. But once you’re past the newbie phase and feel ready to move on to the next level, it’s time to score some bigger clients who will pay you well. If you…

When my friends at CreativeLive asked me to write about how to start a new writing habit, I said, “Are you sure? I’m kind of, like, the un-habits guy.” Don’t get me wrong. I’m certainly not anti-habit. And I know that habit-making has plenty of…

As more people start working for themselves, myths about freelancing and freelancers seem to persist. “Oh, you get to sleep all day!” “It must be so cool to work in your PJs and never have to get dressed!” “So…you mean you’re actually just unemployed or…

It sounds like a dream: skipping the rush hour road rage, the micromanaging boss and those 8 hours at a fluorescent-lit cubicle. But it’s a dream come true for those joining the rapidly growing work from home (WFH) trend. As of last year, about 43…

One of the toughest things about freelancing is getting clients. Whether you’re just starting a freelance business, or looking to grow your existing client base, download our Free eBook, The Freelancer’s Roadmap. Some days, the life of a freelancer can feel like you’re spending more time client-hunting than actually working. Time…

This month, I’m retiring twelve pieces from my jewelry line. Which has prompted a lot of my fellow makers to ask, how do you decide when it’s time to retire a product line? There’s no clear-cut formula for when it’s time to cut a product…